MAPEH-Arts

Quarter 3 - Module 2
Basics of Photography
Arts – Grade 6
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Quarter 3 – Module 2: Basics of Photography
First Edition, 2021

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MAPEH-Arts
Quarter 3 - Module 2
Basics of Photography
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
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Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn about the
concepts and principles of photography. It will also help you identify the parts
and functions of the camera (point and shoot or phone camera).
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At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• discusses the concepts and principles of photography;
• identifies the common parts and functions of the camera (point and
shoot or phone camera); and
• practices some tips in photography.

What I Know
Directions: Read each sentence carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
provided answer sheets.

1. It comes from the Greek words that mean “drawing with light”.

a. photographs
b. photography
c. photos
d. pictures

2. The type of lenses that allow more of a picture to be captured.

a. concave lenses
b. memory lenses
c. telephoto lenses
d. wide-angle lenses

3. What can flash do when applied to night shots?

a. create a movement to the photos

b. destroy the intimate mood of existing light
c. lead the viewer’s eye in the picture
d. sharpen the pictures

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4. In what situation is the fill- in flash used?

a. when the subject is in backlit

b. when the subject is moving
c. when the subject is next to the window
d. when the subject is shot in noon-time

5. It is the main character which the image is created which can be a person, group of
people, an animal or an area of surrounding.

a. composition
b. exposure
c. rule of thirds
d. subject

6. The most vital part of the camera that focuses and directs incoming light.

a. flash
b. lens
c. shutter release
d. viewfinder

7. This is a part of camera where images are stored and comes in different size and
speed capacity.

a. image sensor
b. lens
c. memory card
d. shutter release

8. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the concepts of photography?

a. Experimenting is essential in photography.

b. Photography conveys different messages.
c. Photography is for professionals only.
d. There are complex and simple point and shoot digital cameras used in
photography

9. The rule of thirds is under what principle in photography?

a. composition
b. exposure
c. lens
d. light

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10. The part of a camera that functions as the main visual- source of image.

a. flash
b. image sensor
c. lens
d. viewfinder

What’s In

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if not. Write the answers on your
answer sheet.

__________1. Printmaking is an art form where an image is transferred from one

surface to another.
__________2. Silkscreen printing makes use of cloth and acrylic paint.
__________3. Digital technology has made printing designs impossible and has
made techniques inaccessible.
__________4. A design in iron-on transfer technique is printed on special paper in
reverse.
__________5. Originality is important in designing prints.

What’s New

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Directions: Compare the two pictures above. Which has better quality?
What makes it better?

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 Are you familiar with the images below? What are their uses? Which of the following
is the simple point-and-shoot camera? Which has a built-in camera?

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What is It

Basics of Photography
Concepts and Principles of Photography

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Photography is capturing an image on film using light. It comes from the Greek
words that mean “drawing with light”. Photographs serve as scientific evidence, transfer of
news, historical documents, and works of art and records of family life.

The subject of the photo is the main character around which the image is created
which can be a person, group of people, an animal, or an area. Subject should tell a story
or conveys message to be interesting. Once you have a subject, focus your camera on it.

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Principles to take note when taking pictures

1. Composition

a. Un-clutter the picture. Zoom in. Remove any destruction on your

subject. Get closer, zoom in and crop as tightly as possible.

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b. Rule of Thirds- The center of the frame is the weakest place- it’s
static, dull and gives no value to the context. The more you move
the subject away from the center, the more meaning you give.

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c. Use of frames, lines and diagonals- Create impact by using

frames and real or inferred lines that lead the viewer’s eye into and
around the picture.

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d. Dramatic perspective- Take photos from unexpected angles.

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2. Exposure

a. Aperture affects depth of field- When shooting a landscape; shoot

the photograph in sharp focus as possible and shallower in a portrait.

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b. Shutter speed- Absolutely sharp images are not always the best.
They can look static and dull. A slow shutter speeds of the camera
blurs the image of moving objects and can create more convincing
image of movement.

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3. Lens

Wide-angle lenses allow more of a picture to be captured (need focal

point) while telephoto lenses tighten the scene and isolate the
subject (but affect the depth of field and increase camera shake).

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4. Light
a. Avoid using flash even for night shots- The indiscriminate blast of flash
destroys the intimate mood of existing light.
a.

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b. Side Lighting instead of front or

overhead (noon-time) lighting- The
use of frontal flash lighting tends to
flatten faces. Use side lighting as
much as possible, even moving your
subject, if necessary next to a
window.

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c. Use fill-in flash for backlit

situation or overhead sun-
Overhead sun creates dark eye
sockets and unattractive shadows
which can be reduced by using a
flash. Use fill-in flash also in
situations where the subject is in
backlit.

backlit situation
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 Common Parts and Functions of DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex camera)
and Built-in camera in your smart phones

Today’s digital technology makes it possible to take photographs without film.

These are known as digital cameras. There are complex and there are simple point
and shoot digital cameras. Most gadgets around can also be used for photography.
Computers, tablets, laptops and smart phones usually have built-in cameras.

DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex camera) built-in camera in smart phones

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Whether you are using the latest DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex camera), a
simple point-and-shoot, or built-in camera in your smart phones, they all have
`common parts that one should know about.

Lens – is the most vital part of the

camera. It focuses and directs
incoming light. It can be built
permanently or interchangeable.

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Viewfinder – is a small window

in traditional cameras through
which you look with one eye to
focus on a picture but today’s
digital technology replaced it and
makes use of LCD screen. This
functions as the main visual-
source for image.
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 Shutter Release – the button
or mechanism that is pressed,
clicked or tapped to.
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Image Sensor- converts the

optical image to an electronic
signal, larger sensors generally
are able to reproduce colors
more accurately.

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Memory card- where the

images are stored, comes in
different size and speed
capacity.

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Flash- used to augment

lighting when natural light
is low or insufficient.
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Tips in Taking Pictures

Experimenting is essential in photography when you are starting. Don’t worry about
rules for now. Do not make photography a hindrance to what you are doing. Make
photography a part of your life. Look for opportunities for taking photographs. You might
regret if you did not have your camera at hand when something random or momentum
happens. If you do not have a camera, try to borrow from a friend or a family member. The
built-in camera of a smartphone is a good substitute. Whether it is a DSLR or a built-in
camera, it will help you to do techniques if you know its features and what it can do. Read
manual and explore features by trying them out.

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 What’s More
Independent Activity 1
Directions: Find and encircle the words that are hidden in the puzzle that are
related in principles of photography. Write down the words on the
space provided. Do this on your answer sheet.

S O T G Z A B R P L Q
L T D F P O E A S H R
I B A Z Y T L L I D L
G U G Q T E H S C S I
H S S U B J E C T O N
T O H E J B S B A I E
A S I T F L A S H H S
Words: _________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Match the common parts of the DSLR or built-in camera in column
A to its function in column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer. Do this on your notebook.
A B

1. lens a. augment lighting when natural light

is low or insufficient

b. focuses and directs incoming light

2. shutter release
and can be built permanently or
interchangeable

3. flash c. stored, images and comes in

different size and speed capacity

4. viewfinder d. the button or mechanism that is

pressed, clicked or tapped to.

5. memory card e. the main visual- source for image

f. creates illusion in the image

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Independent Activity 2
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Put a if the statement
states correct idea about photography and if not. Answer this
on your answer sheet.

_____1. Capturing image on film using light is known as photograph.

_____2. It is better to use smartphone cameras than DSLR.
_____3. The subject of the photo is the main character which image is
created that can be a person or group of persons only.
_____4. Using frames, lines and diagonals can create impact that leads
viewer’s eyes into and around the photo.
_____5. Experimenting is essential in photography when you are starting.
_____6. Avoid using flash if the situation of the subject of your photo is
backlit.
_____7. The vital part of the camera is the shutter release.
_____8. The more you move the subject away from the center, the more
meaning you give to the photo.
_____9. Photography has never been easy because of today’s digital
technology that makes it possible to take pictures without film.
_____10. Whether you are using the latest DSLR or a built-in camera, they all
have common parts that one should now about.

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Write the letter of the picture that matches the name of the
common parts of a DSLR or built-in camera in each number.
Answer this on your answer sheet.

a. b. c.

e. f.
d.

________1. viewfinder
________2. flash
________3. memory card
________4. lens
________5. image sensor
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Independent Activity 3
Directions: Write the correct principle of photography being discussed in each
number. Choose the words inside the box. Answer this on your
answer sheet.

composition exposure lens light

_____1. Using frames and lines create a vision of going into and around a
photo.
_____2. Taking photos from unexpected angles create dramatic perspective.

_____3. Using flash in a backlit situation can reduced the shadows in a photo.

_____4. Wide-angle lenses allow more of a picture to be captured.

_____5. The more convincing image of movement also depends on shutter

speed.

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Study the picture below. Answer the questions that follow using
the basic concepts and principle of photography learned. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
______________________________________

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=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3q5mMq7nuAhUSyYsBHcArBocQ
jJkEegQIAxAB#imgrc=q_MzQLEfN8YfaM

1. Is the picture zoomed-in? ______________________________________

2. Does the photo showed movement? Why do you say so?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3. Are there lines, frames and diagonals used in the photo?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
4. Make a short essay using your answers and put it beside the photo.
Discuss more about the photo using the concepts and principle learned
about photography.
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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and fill-in the blanks with the correct
answer. Do this on your answer sheet.

Photography is capturing an image on film using light. It comes from the Greek
words that mean “drawing with light”.

The subject of the photo is the main character around which the image is
created which can be a person, group of people, an animal, or an area.

Principles in photography include____________ (1),_________________(2),

__________________(3), and __________________ .(4)

Whether you are using the latest DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex camera), a simple point-
and-shoot, or built-in camera in your smart phones, they all have common parts namely;
(5)___________,(6)___________(7)_____________(8)___________(9)____________.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Choose and paste a photo of your choice. Discuss the principles of
photography of your chosen picture. Do this on your answer sheet.

_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Rubrics

5 4 3 2
Essay and Discussed all Discussed Discussed No answer at all
Photo Content the principles in atleast three atleast two
photography principles of principles of
that the picture photography photography
conveys that the picture that the picture
conveys conveys
Neatness The photo is The photo has The photo is No photos
free from dirt slight dirt, and pasted with dirt pasted at all
and damge not pasted and is damaged.
properly

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.

1. What is photography?

a. clashing of lights
b. drawing of lights
c. fading of lights
d. flashing of lights

2. It is the main character in photography which the image is created.

a. composition
b. exposure
c. rule of thirds
d. subject

3. Which part of camera functions as the main visual source of image?

a. flash
b. image sensor
c. lens
d. viewfinder

4. What is the function of memory card in a camera?

a. adjustment of images
b. focus of images
c. storage of images
d. visual-source of images

5. It is the most vital part of the camera that focuses and directs incoming light.

a. flash
b. lens
c. shutter release
d. viewfinder

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6. What can flash do for nightshots?

a. create a movement to a photo

b. destroy intimate mood of existing light
c. lead the viewer’s eye in the picture
d. sharpen the pictures

7. All the words listed below are under composition, one of the principles in
photography, which is NOT?
a. fill-in flash
b. lines
c. perspective
d. rule of Thirds

8. Which of these principles in photography is true?

a. Dramatic perspective cannot be created in angles.

b. Flash is never to avoid for night shots.
c. The center of the frame in a photo is the weakest place.
d. Zooming-in the subject of your photo creates destructions

9. In what situation do we use the fill-in flash?

a. when we shoot in noon-time

b. when the subject is in backlit
c. when we shoot moving object
d. when the subject is next to the window

10. Which of the following is NOT true about photography?

a. Experimenting is essential in photography.

b. In taking pictures better use camera of smartphone
c. Photographs convey news and historical documents.
d. Using frames and lines will create a good impact on your photos.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Practice using either DSLR or a camera on your smartphone by taking a

picture of your choice. Print and paste it onto your answer sheet. Make
a short essay about your taken photo.

_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Rubrics

5 4 3 2
Essay and Discussed all
Discussed Discussed No answer at all
Photo Content the principles inatleast three atleast two
photography principles of principles of
that the picture photography photography
conveys that the picture that the picture
conveys conveys
Neatness The photo is The photo has The photo is No photos
free from dirt slight dirt, and pasted with dirt pasted at all
and damge not pasted and is damaged.
properly

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Additional Assessment What I Can Do
Activities
1. b Answers may vary
Answers may vary 2. d
3. d
4. c
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. b
What’s More
What’sMore What’s More
Independent
Independent Independent
What’s More Assessment
Assessment22 Activity 2
What’s More Independent
Independent Activity 3
1.1. dd 1.
Assessment 3
2.2. ee 2.
1. lens 3.3. aa 3.
Answers may vary 2. exposure 4.4. bb 4.
3. light 5.5. cc 5.
4. composition 6.
5. exposure 7.
8.
9.
10.
What’s More What’s More What’s In What I Know
Independent Independent 1. T
Assessment 1 Activity1 2. F 1. b
3. F 2. d
1. b subject 4. T 3. b
2. d lines 5. T 4. a
3. a light 5. d
4. e flash 6. b
5. c shutter 7. c
8. c
9. a
10. a
Answer Key
 References

A. Books

Lugue, Vivian R. and Romabiles Maria Socorro L. Music and Arts for Fun 6. Quezon
City, Philippines: Vibal Group , Inc.,2016 pp.152-55

B. Electronic Sources

Principle of Photography:
https://www.slideshare.net/hweeling/basic-photography-lesson

Images used in Principle of Photography:

https://www.slideshare.net/hweeling/basic-photography-lesson

Common parts of DSLR and built-in camera

http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photography-tips/10-
basic-camera-parts.html#b

Image in independent assessment3

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+movement&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3q5mMq7nuAhUSyYsBHcArBocQjJkEegQIAxAB
#imgrc=q_MzQLEfN8YfaM

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